Liza Yarmolenko
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Trained professional with strong experience in traditional and modern approaches to teaching arts. Creates stimulating lessons for all levels of students. Believes in value of collaboration and committed to fostering classroom environment that encourages students to think critically and expressively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Piano Teacher
Melodica Music and Dance Academy
Abu Dhabi
02.2023 - Current
- Ensured effective teaching of Music to enable students to develop their skills and knowledge, act as a professional role model to students and parents of students and contribute to the development of company
- Planed and prepare lessons (lesson plans) in relation to individual studentsʼ needs and examination syllabus (ABRSM, MTB, Trinity)
- Identified studentsʼ needs and set short and long term goals to students
- Motivated and encourage students to achieve their musical goals
- Taught music theory, aural skills, sight reading and practical techniques to students
- Communicated musical concepts and instructions clearly
- Used a variety of teaching strategies, methods, tools and approaches and tailor to students' different learning needs, learning styles and preferences
- Demonstrated high standards of teaching thereby impacting on the learning and achievement of students and, as such, be a positive role model to students
- Created and maintain a classroom environment where students are eager to attend lessons and practice.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Maintained current knowledge of community plays, concerts and performance events to suggest student attendance.
- Engaged students in discussions on musical selection and composer histories.
- Prepared over 50 piano students for showcase performances.
Piano Teacher
Self-employeed
09.2018 - 11.2022
- Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Engaged students in discussions on musical selection and composer histories.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Performance
Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University
Vinnytsia, Ukraine12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University
Vinnytsia, Ukraine06.2021
Skills
- Progress Reporting
- Piano instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Advanced music theory
- Performance Coaching
- Fun learning process
- Bilingual in English and Ukrainian
- Advanced level teaching
- Excellent Communication
- Student Motivation
- Positive learning process
- Excellent with young children
- Lesson Plan Development
- Remote teaching
Timeline
Piano Teacher
Melodica Music and Dance Academy
02.2023 - Current
Piano Teacher
Self-employeed
09.2018 - 11.2022
Master of Arts - Music Performance
Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University
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